Labtests
Community Healthcare Clinics - Labtests
Community Healthcare Clinics offers a wide range of lab tests and diagnostic services.
RBS (Glucose Random)
RBS (Random Blood Sugar), also referred to as Random Glucose Test, is a blood test that measures the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood at a random point in time, regardless of when you last ate. This test is typically used to screen for diabetes or monitor blood sugar levels in people already diagnosed with the condition.
Reticulocyte Counts
The reticulocyte count test measures the number of reticulocytes (immature red blood cells) in a blood sample. Reticulocytes are the precursors to mature red blood cells (RBCs) and are produced in the bone marrow. The test helps assess bone marrow function and red blood cell production, and it is often used to evaluate the body's ability to produce new red blood cells in response to blood loss, anemia, or other medical conditions.
Second Opinion Histopathology
Second Opinion Histopathology refers to the practice of seeking an additional expert opinion or review of a histopathology report or tissue biopsy to confirm or reassess the diagnosis. Histopathology is the study of tissue samples under a microscope to identify diseases, including cancer. A second opinion in this context involves having another pathologist independently review the slides and clinical information to ensure accuracy in the diagnosis.
SGOT (AST)
SGOT (Serum Glutamate Oxaloacetate Transaminase), also known as AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase), is an enzyme found primarily in the liver, heart, muscles, and kidneys. It plays a key role in amino acid metabolism, specifically in the conversion of aspartate and alpha-ketoglutarate to oxaloacetate and glutamate. AST is involved in the transfer of amino groups between different molecules in the body, which is vital for cellular energy production and protein synthesis.
SGPT (ALT)
SGPT (Serum Glutamate Pyruvate Transaminase), also known as ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase), is an enzyme primarily found in the liver. It plays a key role in metabolizing proteins by helping convert alanine (an amino acid) and alpha-ketoglutarate into pyruvate and glutamate. This reaction is essential for various metabolic processes, particularly in the liver.
Sickle Cell
Sickle cell refers to a genetic blood disorder known as sickle cell disease (SCD), where red blood cells (RBCs) have an abnormal shape. Instead of the usual round, flexible shape of normal RBCs, the cells become crescent-shaped or sickle-shaped, which causes a variety of health problems.
Skin Scrapping for Stain Fungal
The Skin Scraping for Stain (Fungal) test is a laboratory procedure used to diagnose fungal infections of the skin. A sample of the affected skin is scraped and stained to identify fungal elements like hyphae, spores, or yeast cells under a microscope.
Slide Special Stain
Slides/Histo Path refers to histopathology slides that are prepared from tissue samples for microscopic examination by a pathologist. Histopathology is the study of tissues to diagnose diseases, especially cancer, infections, and other pathologies. The term "Slides/Histo Path" typically refers to the glass slides that contain thin sections of tissue stained and mounted for analysis under a microscope.
Slides/Histo Path.
Slides/Histo Path refers to histopathology slides that are prepared from tissue samples for microscopic examination by a pathologist. Histopathology is the study of tissues to diagnose diseases, especially cancer, infections, and other pathologies. The term "Slides/Histo Path" typically refers to the glass slides that contain thin sections of tissue stained and mounted for analysis under a microscope.
Sodium
Sodium is an essential mineral and electrolyte that plays a critical role in maintaining fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contractions in the body. It is predominantly found in blood and extracellular fluid and helps regulate blood pressure, as well as the overall balance of fluids in and around cells. Sodium is primarily ingested through food and beverages, while the kidneys are responsible for filtering excess sodium from the bloodstream.
Specimen for Bacteriological Analysis
The Specimen for Bacteriological Analysis test refers to the collection of biological samples from a patient to identify and analyze the presence of bacterial infections. The sample is cultured in a laboratory to detect and identify the bacteria responsible for an infection and to determine the most effective antibiotic treatment.
Sputum AFB (ZNCF) - Fasting
The Sputum AFB (ZNCF) - Fasting test is a diagnostic test for detecting acid-fast bacilli (AFB) in sputum, specifically to identify Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB). ZNCF stands for Ziehl-Neelsen Concentrated Fasting, which refers to the staining technique used on a concentrated sample collected after fasting.